The Humanure Hacienda – Humanure Compost Bins

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From HumanureHandbook.com: Humanure compost bins ideally will contain an active side, passive (aging) side and another bin for collecting “cover materials.” The cover material bin can have a roof over it to keep the cover material dry and therefore available for use during cold winter months.

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9 Responses to The Humanure Hacienda – Humanure Compost Bins

  1. Just replace the boards periodically.

    jcjenkins01
    June 6, 2012 at 4:00 am
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  2. What do you suggest to keep the wood from being broken down by the compost?

    hillbillyshaman
    June 6, 2012 at 4:11 am
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  3. I haven’t tried it, but since the compost is used to grow food, I would think you would want it not to be in contact with the chemicals in pressure treated lumber.

    jcjenkins01
    June 6, 2012 at 4:24 am
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  4. is it ok to use pressure treated lumber?

    hillbillyshaman
    June 6, 2012 at 5:18 am
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  5. We have always used the compost in the kitchen garden - 30 years.

    jcjenkins01
    June 6, 2012 at 5:34 am
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  6. This bin setup, designed for a family of 4-6, can handle about six adults. Dimensions are in the book.

    jcjenkins01
    June 6, 2012 at 5:48 am
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  7. humanure could have more pathogens than herbivores – especially you nasty flesh-eaters. however, composting it right kills any pathogens…

    711shamn
    June 6, 2012 at 6:03 am
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  8. This is revolutionary, or should be anyway… Thanks for posting these videos; they’re a great supplement to the handbook.

    scrumptiousvittles
    June 6, 2012 at 6:36 am
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  9. this is a humanure compost? do you put it on your fruits and vegetable plants? Some people have said not to use it on edible plants, I don’t see why there is any difference if it is aged for two years the bacteria roundworm dies, or through a temperature curing, why should horse, pig, cow, or any other type of manure, they are all the same are they not?

    anonsummer
    June 6, 2012 at 6:40 am
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